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- EIN 14-1820447
- (518) 262-5585
- 218 Great Oaks Blvd Albany NY 12203-5969 USA
- www.cdtny.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Community Health Systems, Health
Mission: Cdt was established in 1972 and is one of 58 federally designated organ procurement organizations in the united states. Cdt is a member of the united network for organ sharing (unos), which houses the national computer system of patients waiting for transplants, and is also an accredited member of the association of organ procurement organizations (aopo). The center for donation & transplant serves a total of 30 counties in new york and vermont, including fairview hospital in berkshire county. Our mission is: to facilitate procurement and equitable distribution of medically suitable organs and tissue for transplant; to ensure the option of donation is offered to families in an informative and compassionate manner; to provide long-term support and comfort to families involved in the donation process; and to educate the medical profession and the community at large about organ and tissue donation.
Programs: Research/education - primary purpose is to facilitate procurement and equitable distribution of medically suitable organs for transplantation. Also, cdt is to ensure that families are informed on options for organ donation. Support family and hospital personnel involved in the donation process and educate the upstate medical profession on organ procurement.